Need Restrictions Passcode

I am giving my IPad 2 to someone and am trying to erase everything on it. But to do that I need a Restrictions Passcode. I have never heard of this and never had one. What should I do?

iPad 2, iOS 5

Posted on Oct 9, 2015 8:30 PM

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Oct 9, 2015 9:19 PM in response to dianefromglendale

This article explains:


About Restrictions (parental controls) on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support


"If you lose or forget your Restrictions passcode, you'll need to erase your device and then set it up as a new device to remove the passcode."


But in your case, that is just fine, as you would erase it to give it away anyway!!


What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Oct 10, 2015 5:04 AM in response to modular747

modular747 wrote:

Incorrect. The restriction passcode is not necessarily the the same as the unlock passcode. Read the article linked by sberman.


Why not leave the word "Incorrect" off and add "Please" to your last sentence. Envision for a moment how the same technical message could have been conveyed and how much more pleasant it could have been for a nice guy like Brian if you had said:


"The restriction passcode is not necessarily the the same as the unlock passcode. Please read the article linked by sberman."

Is that difficult? And yes, I am ready for you...

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